November 24, 2025: JIMMY CLIFF, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as ‘’Many Rivers to Cross,’’ ‘’You Can Get it If You Really Want’’ and ‘’Vietnam’’ and starred in the landmark movie ‘’The Harder They Come,’’ has died at 81. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: February 18, 2009, Toronto, Canada: Reggae royalty Jimmy Cliff, 60, will appear in the theatrical adaptation of The Harder They Come. The film version made him a star. (Credit Image: © Aaron Harris/The Toronto Star/ZUMA Press) #zumapress #photojournalism #RIP #jimmycliff